SAQ 1705 – Penetrating epigastric trauma with chest X-ray

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Ambulance has notified you of the imminent arrival of a 25-year-old man stabbed once in the epigastrium with a large knife. His field blood pressure is 75/50 mmHg.

Supine chest X-ray after penetrating trauma
Supine chest X-ray.

List four interventions you will prepare to perform. For each, state the clinical indication.

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A chest X-ray has been taken on arrival and is shown below. State your conclusion with three supporting radiographic abnormalities.

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No other injuries are identified. His vital signs are shown below. State four components of management.

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Finding Result
GCS 13 (E3 V4 M6), agitated and uncooperative
Pulse 140/min
Blood pressure 70/40 mmHg
Respiratory rate 40/min
Oxygen saturation 99% on 15 L/min oxygen via non-rebreather mask


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